The Ozito PLR-2000 Electric Planer When it comes to the woodworking tools you keep in your workshop, an electric planer is one of those power tools that you definitely need to have around for most DIY woodworking projects. In saying that I never had one of my own, until now. I bought myself the Ozito […]
How to Build Wood Pallet Furniture Projects
Using recycled material to build furniture isn’t a new concept by any means, But with the seemingly endless availability of wood pallets, the DIY Wood Pallet Furniture craze has gained an incredible amount of interest in recent years. I personally have only recently started using recycled wood from pallets and packing crates for furniture, and […]
How to Build a DIY Workbench
This DIY workbench is something I just found at PopularMechanics.com, and I’m sure you’ll agree it’s a pretty nice unit when it comes to size, functionality, sturdiness and it’s also a do-it-yourself woodwork project. Now this is the first time I have ever visited this site. With a name like “Popular Mechanics” I imagined it […]
Reclaimed Packing Timber Table
Pallet Furniture DIY Project At my brothers factory, he is always receiving these long pallets of material that all include packing timber frames on the top and bottom of each pack. I must admit that I have seen these pallets over the years and not once did it occur to me to try and use […]
How to Stop Water Hammer
What is Water Hammer Wikipedia describes Water Hammer as: Water hammer (or, more generally, fluid hammer) is a pressure surge or wave caused when a fluid (usually a liquid but sometimes also a gas) in motion is forced to stop or change direction suddenly (momentum change). A water hammer commonly occurs when a valve closes […]
5 DIY Chicken Coops
There’s nothing better than fresh eggs in the morning. And the only way to get the freshest eggs is to have your own chickens. So no matter what the size of your backyard, there is a chicken coop that will fit your needs. Build your own DIY Chicken Coop Building a chicken coop in your […]
Avoid DIY Disasters – Don’t Do It Yourself!
The enthusiasm a home handyman experiences when starting a DIY project at home can sometimes get in the way of the more important emotion required for the task…. common sense. DIY looks simple enough – but it can hurt too! There’s no denying how much fun it is, going to the hardware store and buying […]
DIY Shelves – Industrial Iron Pipe Shelf
Here’s a fantastic step by step guide that I found recently of a DIY Shelves project that I plan on following myself real soon! The industrial rustic look you end up with looks amazing. This is a simple project using basic and easy to source materials. The materials required are: Threaded Iron Pipe Iron Pipe […]
3 Do-It-Yourself, Fix-It-Yourself, Home Improvement Manuals
Here’s 3 handy books to have lying around for the next time you need to get something done around your home. All 3 fall in to the DIY Handyman, Home Renovation, Home Maintenance categories, and any one of these books will get you out of trouble at some stage of your home ownership journey. Black […]
Easy DIY Project – How to make a Picture Frame
I found this great, simple tutorial on How to make a Simple Picture Frame and mount a picture on the It’s Always Autumn blog. This tutorial is for making a picture frame to fit a 16 x 20 print. The materials used are: 1 x 8 ft length of 4 inch wide Pine Board. Wood […]